Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the Neo-Assyrian

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Neo-Assyrian administration?

A) People who lived in Assyria proper were heavily taxed and regulated in order to prevent rebellion.
B) People who lived in Assyria proper were forbidden from serving in political offices in order to prevent rival factions from emerging.
C) The conquered people who lived outside of Assyria were ruled directly by officials appointed by the king.
D) The conquered people who lived outside Assyria provided tribute that went to the king to support the court and the military.